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The Pub

At the Kingfisher our aim is to produce the best quality dishes with the lowest food miles. Our meat travels under 15 miles from farm to plate and our fruit is delivered from just a mile away. It doesn’t stop there… we’ve also found delightful wines from Warden Abbey Vineyard and guest ales from Bedfordshire and surrounding counties.

Unique Dining Spaces

The warmer months are here – and there’s no lovelier spot to soak them up than a riverside table at The Kingfisher. Pull up a chair, breathe in the fresh air, and enjoy stunning views of the water as you dine. Our vibrant seasonal menus are ready and waiting, crafted to make the most of everything this time of year has to offer.

Menu Highlight

Summer has packed up, but the Jetty hasn’t. Wrap up warm, grab some friends and make Après at The Jetty your new autumn habit.

Inside, our menu has had a little seasonal update with a few brand new dishes. Pizzas, burgers, steaks and Sunday roasts are all still on there if you can’t decide.

“Everything about the Kingfisher was perfect – the customer service was excellent, the restaurant was warm and inviting and our food was delicious – we will definitely be back!” – December 2024

Laughter is brightest where food is best

Irish Proverb

Gatherings

At The Kingfisher we know how to throw a party! With a choice of unique spaces the possibilities are endless and best of all – you can sleep over.

Meetings

Need an inspiring venue? Then look no further! At The Kingfisher we have a choice of inviting spaces and rooms for you to host your epic event.

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Today marks the start of this year’s Après at The Jetty 🫕 

From now on, every Friday-Sunday you can dip your way through the weekend. Be it cheese or gravy, there’s plenty to be excited about! 

Bedford, grab your coats and scarves because you’ll want to experience this 😋 

Decide who you’re bringing and book your table!
ONE WEEK TODAY…

…Until Sunday roasts look like this again. Yes, that’s right, it’s back. A full Sunday roast with more of the thing we all love the most - gravy! 

A trio of meats - beef, gammon and chicken
Giant yorkshires
Roasties
Parsnips and carrots

See you there Bedford. We’ve always got a table waiting 🍴
Cheese fondue by the river, under a heater, wrapped in a blanket 🫕 

Après at The Jetty is back at The Kingfisher from 2nd October. Friday and Saturday evenings for the cheese fondue, Sundays for the gravy fondue roast, all out on the riverside in Bedford.

It sold out fast last year. Table by the river or no table at all… choice is yours💡

Book via the link in our bio.
In spirit of bringing things back…

Mamma Mia by the River is back on Saturday 26th September. This time, tickets include a Greek buffet before the music starts 😋 

DOORS 12:30pm
GREEK BUFFET 1pm-2pm
MUSIC 2pm-4pm

It sold out quick in August so don’t miss out on this one! Link in bio to book
Bedford’s favourite dining spot is BACK… 🫕 

Après at The Jetty is making its return on Friday 2nd October. Expect the same cosy vibes, same dipping action and same fondue pots, with a few exciting changes to the menus. 

Fridays and Saturdays in Oct & Nov. 5-8pm.
Sundays in Oct & Nov. 12-3pm.

£30pp (because as we all know, fondue is a team sport) 

Head to the link in our bio to book your spot and find out more.
Soak up the last of the summer sunshine with us this September ☀️ 

We’ve got a busy month coming up (more on that soon!) but there will always be room for quiet afternoons by the river. 

Catch you all soon
A Bedford dessert spot you might not have thought about…

Cannoli trio (strawberry, chocolate & vanilla)
Roasted peach with honeycomb and vanilla ice cream
Lemon cheesecake with candied lemon and mixed berry compote

Who said you had to come for a whole meal? We’re here for the desserts 😋
Some pubs are worth travelling for. This fork can testify to that 👀 

Try our apple glazed pork chop, served with mustard new potatoes, green beans and a cider cream. 

The perfect way to soak up the last of the sun this summer.
It sometimes really is just about the simple things. 

Seeing our community enjoy our menu as much as we do means the absolute world to us. 

Whether you’re here for a pint and some sharing plates, to a full Sunday roast and everything in between, we love welcoming you through our doors each day 🤍